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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/24/05 12:16 AM
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A lazy day in front of the TV.  How pathetic my social life is. :p Out of Time - (Carl Franklin;2003;USA) - **A police chief must be steps ahead of his own force to solve a crime that could be wrongfully tied to him.Denzel is typecast as a character that is similar to past roles, and the film itself is a pretty dull, shallow script. Nothing special at all. A simple thriller with a not so shocking twist. Collateral - (Michael Mann;2004;USA) - ***1/2A nihilistic hitman uses a conflicted taxi driver to drive him from hit to hit.One of the best of 2004. Michael Mann's meticulous and stylish direction makes this a great film, along with it's script, which boasts top notch dialogue and characters. Tom Cruise plays his role to a T, and Jamie Foxx also gives a good performance. Cruise deserved a Supp. Actor nomination. The DVD photography also gives great dimension to the cinematography. The rising action towards the end however gets a little over the top, from the office to subway. Mann's 3rd best, #3 Grumpy Old Men - (Donald Petrie;1993;USA) - ***Two old men fight over a new woman who moves to town.A very funny comedy that has a great combination of Lemmon, Matthau, and Meredith. While not a great film it still proves to hold onto good humor. One of the better Lemmon/Matthau films. Probably the only positive thing to come from Mark Steven Johnson's writing. Eraser - (Chuck Russell;1996;USA) - ZEROA Witness Protection agent finds the men he works with may be into purchasing illegal weapons.I first saw this when I was seven or eight, and I gotta say, it's a huge guilty pleasure. The film itself is as bad as they come. A horrible CGI alligator in one scene, Ah-nuld falling from an airplane onto a car without any damage (no, this is not a Terminator film), and just plain drivel from the start. One of the worst action flicks to come out of the 90's.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/24/05 12:42 PM
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Beth E
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My daughter must have a collection of 40 some dvd's that I haven't seen, so last night I watched Anchorman. This movie is so stupid, it's funny.  Both my daugher and I are huge Will Farrell fans, so seeing him in his element is what makes the movie for me. ***SPOILERS***** When that motoryclist kicked his dog off the bridge, that was so wrong on so many levels, but I couldn't stop laughing.  And that whole "West side story" anchorman fight was so extreme, but I was still rolling with laughter. I wouldn't say the whole movie was funny, but these were definately the highlights.
How about a little less questions and a lot more shut the hell up - Brian Griffin
When there's a will...put me in it.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/24/05 09:54 PM
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Originally posted by Don Vercetti: God is this the third or fourth time? :p
Seeing the trailer again on the DVD for Hostage, some of it looked horribly fake or stupid, like the car crash and Asian woman throwing a swastika blade, among other things, but I'll still see it because of the hype. Hopefully Rodriguez will finally bring a movie that doesn't suck. I'm expecting a good film. Well, just remember to keep the big picture in mind when you see it. The fakness or stupidity, or corniness were in a way intentional, as they were attempting to stay true to the comics, which I felt the did--the comic's dialouge is cheesy, the action is exagerated, and gives off the feeling of a stereotypical thriller film of the early 30s; But that is what makes them so enjoyable. Just remember, the thing that makes this film so great is its incredibley unique, and stylish look/feel/And... style :p . I think you'll be able to respect it, on the level of per se Kill Bill. None the less, I find it extremely entertaining. And, to repeat the IMDB forums, l13k OMG! it not teh swastika!!!1  :p
"Somebody told me when the bomb hits, everybody in a two mile radius will be instantly sublimated, but if you lay face down on the ground for some time, avoiding the residual ripples of heat, you might survive, permanently fucked up and twisted like you're always underwater refracted. But if you do go gas, there's nothing you can do if the air that was once you is mingled and mashed with the kicked up molecules of the enemy's former body. Big-kid-tested, motherf--ker approved."
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/24/05 10:41 PM
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Yeah, but the impression I get from Rodriguez is that he tries to be like Tarantino. The only thing I like about him is his choice of music, which is usually Tito and Tarantula. I'll still see it, and I'm expecting at least a good film. I just hope it's not as mindless as most comic book films are. Angels with Dirty Faces - (Michael Curtiz;1938;USA) - ****Two friends grow up in Hells Kitchen, one a gangster, the other a priest. After Rocky's released from prison, Father Connelly begins to see the negative impact his old friend has on the local kids.A classic gangster film. Cagney is great, although he was better in White Heat. It's not as good as WH, but I enjoyed it more. O'Brien and Bogart also have good supporting roles. Seeing this gives me a lot more respect for the old Hollywood gangster films. This is even better then the original Scarface IMO, and has more to say then just an average rise and fall of a gangster. I highly recommend this to any fans of crime/gangster films. #27
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/24/05 10:58 PM
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Vote in my RRA'S VIDEO BIN REVIEW poll! Your vote counts in a direct way, instead of an electoral college like a certain country we know!
Oh and I saw a movie this weekend:
THE DEVIL'S REJECTS
Superior sequel to Rob Zombie's fun-but-uneven-solid movie HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS is a respectful-yet-natural homage to 70's hardcore slasher horror flicks, especially like say THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, unlike Michael Bay's recent awful remake.
BTW, am I not the only one dancing at the idea of Michael Bay having a box-office dud on his hands? Soon enough, we might get to sing to him..."Hey hey hey, GOOODBYE!!!"
Final Film Rating - *** out of 5
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/25/05 03:44 AM
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Yesterday I finally managed to watch "The recruit". Definitely not the most memorable of all spy-thrillers, but still enjoyable. Needless to say, a great performance by Al Pacino. He looked quite good in the movie but got a "droopy face" (  ) during the intro interview. But then again, "Nothing is what it seems"... :p Then I watched "Cold Creek Manor", a soon-to-be-forgotten-gothic horror with Sharon Stone and Dennis Quaid. Stars need money. That's the only possible reason why they played in such a stupid film. I was astonished by the role of no importance Juliette Lewis got in this movie. Is her career as an actress in crisis?
I don't want realism. I want magic! Yes, yes, magic. I try to give that to people. I do misrepresent things. I don't tell the truth. I tell what ought to be truth (Blanche/A streetcar named desire)
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/25/05 08:26 PM
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In fact, Sam Goldwyn produced it so you are sure to get great quality. I'm glad you meantioned it becuase whenI saw it a few years ago I enjoyed it very much.
The DVD is $10.99 at Best Buy. Looks like it's time to buy, buy buy.
On a different note, is anyone following the Fox Film Noir collection besides me?
Madness! Madness! - Major Clipton The Bridge On The River Kwai
GOLD - GOLD - GOLD - GOLD. Bright and Yellow, Hard and Cold, Molten, Graven, Hammered, Rolled, Hard to Get and Light to Hold; Stolen, Borrowed, Squandered - Doled. - Greed
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/25/05 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by SC: DV -
Glad to see you enjoyed "Angels With Dirty Faces". You should check out "Dead End" with Sylvia Sidney and Joel McCRea. Bogart has a great supporting role in it and its the screen debut of the "Dead End" kids. Whaddya hear, whaddya say? "Angels" is my favorite so far in the boxset. I'll be reviewing the whole box when I'm done. I read that the Dead End kids were real pricks on the set, at one point stealing Bogey's pants. They ad-libbed to throw off Cagney, who retorted by punching the kid, and they stopped. Problem kids didn't need Zoloft back then, did they? :p I wanna see more of Bogey and Cagney. I heard The Enforcer is good, but can't find a copy.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/25/05 11:08 PM
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Originally posted by Beth E: I just watched Kill Bill Vol. 1. I had to see what all the hype was. My daughter has both movies, so I hope Vol. 2 answers alot of questions. This was the weirdest and grossest movies I think I've ever seen. I still don't understand it all. Time will tell if Vol. 2 fills in the gaps I guess. Glad you watched it! But did you enjoy it!? Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneI wanted to watch this before I read the book and in doing so it refreshed the story in my mind for me. Always picking up new things upon further review. Can't wait to see how close it is to the book and this is still my favorite of the trilogy so far
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/25/05 11:58 PM
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So far SC, this is the best of the old gangster films IMO, including White Heat. The Roaring Twenties - (Raoul Walsh;1939;USA) - ****After WW1, a soldier turns to bootlegging when he can't find work.I really didn't think this would top White Heat, but I was wrong. This is not only a gangster film, but an excellent social commentary on the 1920's. Cagney is great, perhaps not as good as he was in White Heat, but still close. Bogart is also very good in his supporting role, as well as the other supporting actors, especially Gladys George. One of the better films of '39. #32Angels With Dirty Faces is still my favorite of them, but this was very close. I was glued from start to finish. Walsh's direction was great.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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07/26/05 02:19 AM
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The Petrified Forest - (Archie Mayo;1936;USA) - ***1/2Several people, including a waitress, intellectual, jock, old man, middle-aged couple, and a group of outlaws are stuck in a gas station while vigilantes search for the outlaws, and a sandstorm appears.An overlooked gem in the 30's. The script and cast is great. What stands out above all is Bogart's supporting role, which is meticulously acted. Howard's character is also very interesting, although the film could've been better. The Public Enemy is left in the box, and I will be returning to the Cassavetes box soon for the final film in it, Opening Night.
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